“What do you do?” he asked casually.
I opened my mouth to respond when a set of red fingernails appeared on Cane’s shoulder. His head jerked to the side, taking my attention with it.
If the woman touching Cane could have gotten any closer, she would have been sitting on his lap. With big boobs popping out of the top of her short black dress and her long blond hair floating in waves down her back, she definitely wanted attention. And, apparently, Cane was who she wanted it from.
“Cane,” she purred. “Long time no see.”
“Hey, Miriam,” Cane said, wearing a cocky grin.
I felt a little bubble of jealousy wash over me, and I chastised myself. Guys like this were my weakness, my Achilles heel. A gorgeous bad boy with a cocky flair had always drawn me in. But thefact of the matter was simple—I knew better. This was everything I didn’t need all wrapped up in one hot package.
“What are you doing here?” Miriam asked.
“Oh, just meeting old friends. And making some new ones, I think.” Cane turned to me and flashed a devilish smile.
“Oh. What are you doinglater?” Miriam angled her cleavage to Cane’s eye level.
“I’m not sure yet. Why? Did you have something in mind?”
“Maybe. Do you wanna call me later?”
“Well, no. I don’t even have your number.” Cane shrugged and flagged Julio down. Miriam’s jaw dropped, and I stifled a laugh, covering my mouth with my hand.
“You mean you don’t still have my number, baby?” She stuck out her bottom lip and batted her lashes again.
“I don’t think fucking once warrants keeping your number.”
I bit the side of my cheek as I looked at Kari, not sure whether to laugh or be disgusted. She was watching the show, seemingly unfazed by the ridiculousness.
I bet she sees this stuff from him all the time. Just another reason to ignore him, regardless of how wet my panties are right now.
“Once?” Miriam shrieked. “We were together four times, Cane.”
Cane ignored her as he ordered a Corona for himself and Max from Julio. Julio blushed as he headed toward the bar, drink order in hand.
“Lucky for you, I still have your number.” She smiled sweetly, recovering quicker from Cane’s downplay than I had anticipated. “I’ll just shoot you a text later, and you can hit me up.”
“You do that,” he said, nodding. “Now I’m about to enjoy a meal here with my friends, so why don’t you go find yours?”
“Oh, okay. Talk to you soon, baby.” She walked away, her head held high despite being clearly dismissed by Cane.
I was speechless.
“That was interesting,” Max said, shaking his head. “You really find the crazy ones, Cane. That girl has no shame.”
“That’s exactly what I was thinking,” Kari said, rolling her eyes.
Cane laughed as he took his drink from the server. “The crazy onesare the most fun.” He looked at me and laughed at the look on my face. “No, seriously—she’s not nearly as fun as she thinks she is. And I think four times is a stretch.”
“I don’t know what to say to any of that,” I mumbled.
“Don’t worry.” Cane brought the bottle to his lips. “I’d be happy to take you home tonight instead.”
I was appalled for the second time in as many minutes.
“Excuse me?” I asked in disbelief, my voice rising. My mouth hung open at his audacity. “I’m not interested in going home with you, thank you very much.”
Cane leaned in close, his eyes sparkling and his voice just above a whisper. “Don’t act like you don’t want me, Jada.” The way his voice caressed my name made my entire body light up. “Your eyes give you away.”
